Kiwifruit Orchard Worker

KiwiQuest; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited on-site accommodation for self

Work four to six days per week

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, seeks seasonal outdoor kiwifruit orchard workers from early October through mid-December to support vine care and fruit production.

You will perform tasks such as stringing, bud thinning, training vines, pruning, and general orchard maintenance, with four to six workdays per week and limited on-site van accommodation.

Qualifications

• Height 165–195 cm
• Reliable vehicle
• Valid Working Holiday Visa
• Minimum four-week availability and willingness to work hard
• Competitive pay rates
• Fun, easygoing team environment
• Limited on-site accommodation for self-contained vans
• Work available four to six days per week

Responsibilities

• Stringing, bud thinning and removing blanks
• Training vines and canes up strings
• Fruit thinning, squeeze tipping and zero leafing
• Male pruning and general orchard maintenance

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 28.7/h 3 days ago

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 4/10

Travel 3/10

Hours 6/10

Description

Seasonal outdoor kiwifruit orchard work in Te Puke and Paengaroa, supporting vine care and fruit production from early October through mid-December.

Responsibilities

• Stringing, bud thinning and removing blanks
• Training vines and canes up strings
• Fruit thinning, squeeze tipping and zero leafing
• Male pruning and general orchard maintenance

Requirements

• Height between 165cm and 195cm
• Reliable vehicle
• Valid Working Holiday Visa
• Minimum four-week availability and willingness to work hard
• Competitive pay rates
• Fun, easygoing team environment
• Limited on-site accommodation for self-contained vans
• Work available four to six days per week